Is there anywhere in the World where these rights are not being fulfilled?
Are there communities fighting for the rights of their children?
Are the rights of the children being fulfilled in your community?
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BOOKS IN THE LIBRARY
305.2 ENN
Ennew, Judith, 1944-. Exploitation of children. New York : Thomson Learning, 1996. Discusses issues relating to the exploitation of children including poverty, child labor in agriculture as well as in towns and cities, and hidden forms of child abuse.
305.2 VIT
Vittachi, Anuradha. Stolen Childhood:In search of the rights of the child. Polity Press, 1989.
323.44 EDW
Edwards, Nicola. Voice. North Mankato, Minn. : Smart Apple Media, c2005. Discusses the rights of children to speak out and be heard according to international law, describing these rights as stated in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) and presenting case studies of children around the world.
346.01 CAS
Castle, Caroline. For every child : the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child in words and pictures. New York : Phyllis Fogelman Books, 2001. Mat. nr. 14138 is paperback and has ISBN 0099408651. A pictorial description of the 54 principles of the UN Convention on the Rights of a Child.
362.7 VER
Verloren, Ada. The United Nations Children's Fund. New York : Chelsea House, c2009. Traces the history of the United Nations Children's Fund from its creation in 1956 as a special agency to help children in postwar Europe to the early twenty-first century, describing how the organization works to make the world a better place.
J 305.23 LIF
A life like mine. 1st American ed. London ; : DK, 2002. Looks at what life is like for children of different countries and how each child can fulfill his or her hopes and ambitions no matter how little or much their human rights are infringed.
J 323 WAT
Watson, Susan, 1949-. Understanding human rights. 1st ed. North Mankato, Minn. : Smart Apple Media, 2004, c2003. Basic human needs -- Human rights -- Human rights for children -- Children's rights at risk -- Human rights for all -- War destroys human rights -- Global citizens make a difference. Explores the basic needs of human beings, why they are not met in some parts of the world, how war and politics impact human rights, and what can be done to help meet people's basic needs, both through such groups as the United Nations and the efforts of individual citizens.
J 362.198 DUC
Duckworth, Katie. Health. North Mankato, Minn. : Smart Apple Media, c2005. Discusses the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, focusing on the articles that ensure the right to good health, and looks at conditions in various places of the world that prevent children from getting the medicine, water, and food they need to stay healthy.
J 363.5 HAR
Harrison, Jean. Home. North Mankato, Minn. : Smart Apple Media, c2005. Reviews the history of rights for children, discussing the nearly worldwide adoption of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child; looks at what the document says about a child's right to a good home; and includes the stories of several children.
J 379.2 DUC
Duckworth, Katie. Education. North Mankato, Minn. : Smart Apple Media, c2005. Profiles six children from around the world whose circumstances--poverty, homelessness, disability, child labor, and war--present obstacles to getting an education and discusses the rights of such children to schooling as declared by the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.
A World for Children.http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/people/features/childrensrights/worldnewsround/.
Listen to or read stories shared by 24 children across the globe about the rights of children. Explore six basic rights of children. These are health, care and protection, identity, education, inclusion and a voice. For each right, you can listen to the child's story on an audio file in their native language or read the story in English. Each right is explained in more detail on the right side of the page.
Child Soldiers.http://www.amnestyusa.org/our-work/issues/children-s-rights/child-soldiers.
Amnesty International works to protect human rights worldwide. One area they focus on is child soldiers. Their web site explains that hundreds of thousands of children around the world are recruited or abducted to fight with armed groups and militaries. Others volunteer as soldiers because they see no other alternative. The Get Involved section describes the lives of child soldiers and discusses ways to help the situation. Read updates, press releases and reports.
Children and Youth.http://www.hrea.org/index.php?doc_id=146.
The introduction at the Human Rights Education Association lists the four aspects of a child's life that basic rights children's rights cover. Get a definition of a child from the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and then read an explanation of survival rights, development rights, participation rights and protection rights. Specific children's issues that especially need protection are explained and key assistance agencies are named.
Children's Rights.. http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/people/features/childrensrights/.
BBC asks us to consider what our responsibilities to children are. Their web site explores children's rights in several different ways. See what Nelson Mandela says about the future of children in Africa and read about the hopes and thoughts of children from around the world. Examine the difficulties children who are caught in conflict face and see if the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child has made an impact on these lives. Find out how you can help by accessing a directory...
Children's Rights.http://www.aclu.org/human-rights/childrens-rights.
One of the key issues of the American Civil Liberties Union is children's rights. At their web site, you will find a wealth of information about this topic. Look at cases and legal documents involving children's rights and read news articles. There is information about the ACLU children's rights and human rights program and there is access to key human rights treaties. Click on the Declaration of the Rights of the Child to read the rights and get information about corporal punishment.
Children's Rights.http://www.hrw.org/en/children.
Human Rights Watch reports on the state of rights for children around the world. The topics covered include child labor, child soldiers, education, education and conflict, HIV and AIDS, juvenile justice, orphans and abandoned children, refugees and migrants, street children and violence against children. Read news releases and recent featured reports and access commentaries about children's rights.
Children's Rights: International and National Laws and Practices.http://www.loc.gov/law/help/child-rights/index.php.
To understand how the idea that children need safeguards and protections separate from adults has greatly impacted both national and international law, review this information from the Library of Congress. This web site provides a history of the children's rights movement and then offers access to a comprehensive analysis of the significant domestic and international children's rights laws. Under the Country Reports section, you can click on a country name to find specific information for...
Children's Rights Now.http://www.childrensrights.org/.
Children's Rights is a national advocacy group working to reform failing child welfare systems. Statistics at their web site show that there are nearly 500,000 abused and neglected children in foster care across the United States. The issues and resources section of their site has facts about abuse and neglect, foster care and adoption. Get information about campaigns to reform child welfare and learn about research and advocacy by the organization.
Cyberschoolbus.http://www.un.org/Pubs/CyberSchoolBus/.
Hosted by the United Nations, the Cyber School Bus is a global teaching and learning project, as well as a valuable student resource. Focusing on the nations of the world, the site features a table that allows you to compare statistical data for up to five United Nations member countries and an interactive map where you can view information on the economy, environment, health, and technology of individual countries, along with an article about the history and purpose of the United Nations...
Free the Children.http://www.freethechildren.com/.
Visit an excellent place for any student to start learning about human rights and how to get involved to help. The goal of the organization is to help free children from poverty and exploitation. To help young people learn that they can bring positive social change and improve the lives of their peers. Great links to a section about child rights issues, projects for 2004-2005, and a list of 101 fundraising ideas. Free the Children has built dozens of schools around the world, working...
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You should also look at some organizations that work with children's rights, here are links to some of them:
Human Rights Watch http://www.hrw.org/topic/childrens-rights "Human Rights Watch is one of the world’s leading independent organizations dedicated to defending and protecting human rights. By focusing international attention where human rights are violated, we give voice to the oppressed and hold oppressors accountable for their crimes. Our rigorous, objective investigations and strategic, targeted advocacy build intense pressure for action and raise the cost of human rights abuse. For more than 30 years, Human Rights Watch has worked tenaciously to lay the legal and moral groundwork for deep-rooted change and has fought to bring greater justice and security to people around the world."
UNICEF http://www.unicef.org/ "UNICEF is the driving force that helps build a world where the rights of every child are realized. We have the global authority to influence decision-makers, and the variety of partners at grassroots level to turn the most innovative ideas into reality. That makes us unique among world organizations, and unique among those working with the young."
Children's Defence Fund (U.S.) http://www.childrensdefense.org/ "The Children's Defense Fund (CDF) is a non-profit child advocacy organization that has worked relentlessly for nearly 40 years to ensure a level playing field for all children. We champion policies and programs that lift children out of poverty; protect them from abuse and neglect; and ensure their access to health care, quality education and a moral and spiritual foundation. Supported by foundation and corporate grants and individual donations, CDF advocates nationwide on behalf of children to ensure children are always a priority."
SAVE THE CHILDREN http://www.savethechildren.org/site/c.8rKLIXMGIpI4E/b.6115947/k.8D6E/Official_Site.htm "Save the Children is the world's leading independent organization for children. Our vision is a world in which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development and participation. Our mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives."
What are the rights of a child?
Is there anywhere in the World where these rights are not being fulfilled?
Are there communities fighting for the rights of their children?
Are the rights of the children being fulfilled in your community?
To answer these questions, start by looking at some books in the library. Click on the image below to visit our catalog:
Remember to click on the tab 'One Search' for reliable websites and articles from databases!
BOOKS IN THE LIBRARY
MAGAZINE ARTICLES:
New Internationalist November 2013: Child Abuse; Universal Human Rights
VERY USEFUL WEBSITES!
Listen to or read stories shared by 24 children across the globe about the rights of children. Explore six basic rights of children. These are health, care and protection, identity, education, inclusion and a voice. For each right, you can listen to the child's story on an audio file in their native language or read the story in English. Each right is explained in more detail on the right side of the page.
Amnesty International works to protect human rights worldwide. One area they focus on is child soldiers. Their web site explains that hundreds of thousands of children around the world are recruited or abducted to fight with armed groups and militaries. Others volunteer as soldiers because they see no other alternative. The Get Involved section describes the lives of child soldiers and discusses ways to help the situation. Read updates, press releases and reports.
The introduction at the Human Rights Education Association lists the four aspects of a child's life that basic rights children's rights cover. Get a definition of a child from the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and then read an explanation of survival rights, development rights, participation rights and protection rights. Specific children's issues that especially need protection are explained and key assistance agencies are named.
BBC asks us to consider what our responsibilities to children are. Their web site explores children's rights in several different ways. See what Nelson Mandela says about the future of children in Africa and read about the hopes and thoughts of children from around the world. Examine the difficulties children who are caught in conflict face and see if the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child has made an impact on these lives. Find out how you can help by accessing a directory...
One of the key issues of the American Civil Liberties Union is children's rights. At their web site, you will find a wealth of information about this topic. Look at cases and legal documents involving children's rights and read news articles. There is information about the ACLU children's rights and human rights program and there is access to key human rights treaties. Click on the Declaration of the Rights of the Child to read the rights and get information about corporal punishment.
Human Rights Watch reports on the state of rights for children around the world. The topics covered include child labor, child soldiers, education, education and conflict, HIV and AIDS, juvenile justice, orphans and abandoned children, refugees and migrants, street children and violence against children. Read news releases and recent featured reports and access commentaries about children's rights.
To understand how the idea that children need safeguards and protections separate from adults has greatly impacted both national and international law, review this information from the Library of Congress. This web site provides a history of the children's rights movement and then offers access to a comprehensive analysis of the significant domestic and international children's rights laws. Under the Country Reports section, you can click on a country name to find specific information for...
Children's Rights is a national advocacy group working to reform failing child welfare systems. Statistics at their web site show that there are nearly 500,000 abused and neglected children in foster care across the United States. The issues and resources section of their site has facts about abuse and neglect, foster care and adoption. Get information about campaigns to reform child welfare and learn about research and advocacy by the organization.
Hosted by the United Nations, the Cyber School Bus is a global teaching and learning project, as well as a valuable student resource. Focusing on the nations of the world, the site features a table that allows you to compare statistical data for up to five United Nations member countries and an interactive map where you can view information on the economy, environment, health, and technology of individual countries, along with an article about the history and purpose of the United Nations...
Visit an excellent place for any student to start learning about human rights and how to get involved to help. The goal of the organization is to help free children from poverty and exploitation. To help young people learn that they can bring positive social change and improve the lives of their peers. Great links to a section about child rights issues, projects for 2004-2005, and a list of 101 fundraising ideas. Free the Children has built dozens of schools around the world, working...
You should also look at some organizations that work with children's rights, here are links to some of them:
Human Rights Watch
http://www.hrw.org/topic/childrens-rights
"Human Rights Watch is one of the world’s leading independent organizations dedicated to defending and protecting human rights. By focusing international attention where human rights are violated, we give voice to the oppressed and hold oppressors accountable for their crimes. Our rigorous, objective investigations and strategic, targeted advocacy build intense pressure for action and raise the cost of human rights abuse. For more than 30 years, Human Rights Watch has worked tenaciously to lay the legal and moral groundwork for deep-rooted change and has fought to bring greater justice and security to people around the world."
UNICEF
http://www.unicef.org/
"UNICEF is the driving force that helps build a world where the rights of every child are realized. We have the global authority to influence decision-makers, and the variety of partners at grassroots level to turn the most innovative ideas into reality. That makes us unique among world organizations, and unique among those working with the young."
Children's Defence Fund (U.S.)
http://www.childrensdefense.org/
"The Children's Defense Fund (CDF) is a non-profit child advocacy organization that has worked relentlessly for nearly 40 years to ensure a level playing field for all children. We champion policies and programs that lift children out of poverty; protect them from abuse and neglect; and ensure their access to health care, quality education and a moral and spiritual foundation. Supported by foundation and corporate grants and individual donations, CDF advocates nationwide on behalf of children to ensure children are always a priority."
SAVE THE CHILDREN
http://www.savethechildren.org/site/c.8rKLIXMGIpI4E/b.6115947/k.8D6E/Official_Site.htm
"Save the Children is the world's leading independent organization for children. Our vision is a world in which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development and participation. Our mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives."